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Human-Interfacing Robots For Functional Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
May 22, 2024
A review of the history, design, and clinical benefits of robotics in upper extremity treatment will be provided in this course. The knowledge needed to select a system for use and implementation in c... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Addressing Executive Function Deficits For Return To Work Following A Brain Injury
September 27, 2023
An overview of executive functioning deficits that persist following a brain injury, interfering with an individual’s ability to return to their prior employment, will be reviewed. The course will a... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Expanding Ergonomic Concepts Across Areas Of Occupation
August 3, 2022
Applying ergonomic concepts to areas of occupation outside of the domain of work will be reviewed in this course. Rest and sleep, IADLs, education, and leisure participation will also be explored in o... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Ergonomic Mistakes You’re Making While Working at Home
June 1, 2022
Working from home has become increasingly common. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sharp increase of remote work in many professions. Occupational therapy has a long history in work an... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation
Ergonomics and Pain
February 8, 2021
Attend this presentation to learn about basic ergonomic principles and applications to a variety of settings. We examine applications and strategies for educating clients about the importance of ergon... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Pain Virtual Conference: Pain
Practical Application Of Ergonomic Principles: Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders In New Mothers
October 13, 2019
This presentation will explore the ergonomic risk factors associated with caring for a baby while looking at postpartum mothers as a specialized population. Practical strategies to prevent or reduce t... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain Pediatrics
Disability in Agriculture: AgrAbility and Occupational Therapy
September 3, 2019
This one-hour session provides an overview of the prevalence and causes of disability in agriculture, the structure, services, and resources of the USDA AgrAbility program, and technologies appropriat... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Neurological and Physical Disabilities
20Q: A Leader in Ergonomics
March 5, 2019
The 20Q course series is written in an engaging Q & A style, featuring contributing editor Dr. Franklin Stein interviewing pioneers in the OT profession. In this edition, we highlight Dr. Karen Jacobs... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Pediatrics Professional Issues
Ergonomics in Early Childhood: Strategies for Childcare Workers
December 19, 2018
This course will discuss the role that ergonomics can play to improve the health and wellness of childcare workers. It will also explore the physical demands of childcare related tasks and the risk fa... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Pediatrics Professional Issues
Evaluation and Management of Pain
June 30, 2014
In today’s presentation, I aim to provide you with an overview of the physiological background of pain, to distinguish between acute pain and chronic pain, and go over some of the factors we need to... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Pain Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Introduction to safe patient handling: A paradigm shift in the way therapists handle and move patients
February 3, 2014
After the hour, I hope that you will have knowledge of the historical perspective of patient handling. I will give you an outline of our history and future on this topic. I will also talk about why, a... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Gerontology and Aging Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Positioning Yourself for Success: The Basics of Office and Workplace Ergonomics
February 8, 2012
Positioning Yourself for Success: The Basics of Office and Workplace ErgonomicsAmy Smith,... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Pain Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility